Protect your asset
- Hyundai Elantra
- Hyundai Elantra 2004
- Hyundai Advice
- Hyundai Elantra Reviews
- Hyundai Hatchback Range
- Hyundai
Asked by Roger McAllister
I'M GOING to Queensland for four months and will leave my Hyundai Elantra in the carport for that period. I would appreciate any advice regarding steps to take to ensure the vehicle is stored correctly.
Answered by CarsGuide
13 May 2004THERE shouldn't be any problem leaving your car for that time. Ask a friend or neighbour you trust to start your car once a week and let it warm up, allowing the oil to run through the engine. It's a good idea to have the battery hooked to a trickle charger to keep it up to charge (letting it run down shortens its life), but that may be difficult to do in a carport. Likewise, I recommend leaving it under a cover, to protect it from the elements, but doing that can be a signal to burglars you aren't home.
Disclaimer: You acknowledge and agree that all answers are provided as a
general guide only and should not be relied upon as bespoke advice. Carsguide
is not liable for the accuracy of any information provided in the answers.
Other Hyundai Elantra problems
- Hyundai Elantra 2012: Should Hyundai pay for a faulty engine in full?
- What sedan is the best value?
- Hyundai Elantra 2000: Max milage before engine replacement
- Hyundai Elantra 2000: Max milage before engine replacement
- Hyundai Elantra 2014: How do I sell my car privately?
- Hyundai Elantra: replacement key cost
- Why does RMS register a car by production date?
- Hyundai Elantra 2018: Can't select drive mode
